When several trees in the Craig City Park became diseased and were becoming hazardous, what could have been a blight turned into an annual event that draws thousands and leaves a collection of one-of-a-kind artwork for residents and visitors to enjoy throughout the year.

Tree stumps are now brought in each year for the event, which is so popular that it outgrew City Park and was moved in 2012 to Loudy-Simpson Park south of Craig, CO.

Whittle the Wood is fun for the whole family. The event begins on Wednesday and culminates with a community festival Saturday. Food and craft vendors fill the park and festival goers enjoy the quick carve competition, music, dancing and the chance to vote for their favorite carving. No dogs are allowed in the park during Whittle the Wood Rendezvous.

Each year the carvers compete in three categories and winners are awarded in:
Judge's Choice
People's ChoiceArtist's Choice